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Carefully Evaluate the Technology in Toys for Babies and Toddlers
Recently I have been challenged to think about the role technology plays in children's toys, specifically for the baby and toddler set. I raised...
Rock Music Lullaby Puts Babies to Sleep
When I visit babies in their homes, I always learn what "works" for different babies and families. Four-month-old Caroline's parents picked up on...
Michael Phelps’ Mom Never Gave Up on her Son with ADHD
Take a look at the amazing story of Michael Phelps growing up with the challenges of ADHD, told from his mother's perspective. The New York Times...
Do Kids Need Toys for Pretend Play?
I was visiting one of my favorite families yesterday in Charlotte. James, 4, Sam,2 and Molly,1, are being raised on few toys and a wealth of...
Reading to Your Child Builds Bridges Between Generations
I find that when my adult children come home for a visit they rummage through their childhood rooms looking for fun memorabilia. I had unloaded a...
Follow Your Child’s Lead in Pretend Play
It’s like magic when a child connects with a toy and the language flows. This week Will visited Connecticut as an almost 2 year-old and discovered...
Raising Strong Daughters: Get the Message through Reading
I love to find books that encourage girls to be all they can be. One series I like is Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? by Coyle, Gordon and Gordon....
Toddlers and Preschool Children are Listening to Your Language
I love to have my "play on words" sessions with moms and dads of typically developing children because I pick up so many funny but poignant stories....
Toddlers Make Up Their Own Games to Learn Language
I've been working with 2 year-old David to increase his 2-word combinations for a couple of months. He loves to play and has no idea we are working...
Book Review: Maisy’s Amazing Big Book of Words
No child gets bored with this kaleidoscope of colorful objects, animals and people gathered into categories by theme--getting dressed, visiting the...
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